Sisters and associates gathered at Marymount Congregational Home in Garfield Heights, Ohio for a solemn celebration of Vespers on October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. After praying the psalms and listening to the readings and reflections, five associates from the Ohio area renewed their commitment. Sisters present renewed their vows. An ice cream social followed.

Each associate received a candle and blessing from a sister/sponsor. Here, Sister Judith Wood reads the blessing for Mary Bednar.

Above: Associates pause for a picture after renewing their commitment with the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis before joining the sisters for an ice cream social. Pictured left to right are: Sally Smith, Nancy Recko, Lynne Sempruch, Mary Bednar, and Jeanne Boros.